r/hockey

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About r/hockey

Discuss the NHL, PWHL, IIHF, and all other hockey you can think of! We are the premier subreddit to talk everything hockey!

The community at a glance

r/hockey is a Subreddit for Professional Sports Fans and Hockey Fans with roughly 3.1M members. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the Hockey communities list. It is the 7th largest community in the Professional Sports topic page.

Roughly 148K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Nhl, Worst, and Playoffs. Product recommendations often mention hockey documentary and good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey.

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3.1M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +148K members
Growth: +4.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 63K members
  • 2014: 60K members
  • 2015: 45K members
  • 2016: 76K members
  • 2017: 196K members
  • 2018: 206K members
  • 2019: 166K members
  • 2020: 352K members
  • 2021: 128K members
  • 2023: 416K members
  • 2024: 851K members
  • 2025: 391K members
  • 2026: 128K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 9K members
  • Dec: 10K members
  • Jan: 16K members
  • Feb: 26K members
  • Mar: 13K members
  • Apr: 14K members
  • May: 13K members
  • Jun: 16K members
  • Jul: 10K members
  • Aug: 6K members
  • Sep: 7K members
  • Oct: 7K members

Topics

  • Nhl
    85 posts in the past month
    #1
    Nhl
    85
  • Worst
    52 posts in the past month
    #2
    Worst
    52
  • Playoffs
    42 posts in the past month
    #3
    Playoffs
    42
  • Goal
    31 posts in the past month
    #4
    Goal
    31
  • Iihf World Championship
    30 posts in the past month
    #5
    Iihf World Championship
    30

Flair

  • [Video]
    22 posts in the past month
    1. [Highlight] Cole Hutson snitching on his brother Lane to his teammates: "watch his chest, don't look at the puck when he has it"
    2. [MTL - WSH] Slafkovsky gets pinballed in back-to-back hits and players scrum. Takes head contact on the second hit and goes down the tunnel
    3. [COL 1 - DAL (2)] Arttu Hyry steals the puck from Makar, beats him down ice, and buries the shorty
    #1
    [Video]
    [Highlight] Cole Hutson snitching on his brother Lane to his teammates: "watch his chest, don't look at the puck when he has it" · [MTL - WSH] Slafkovsky gets pinballed in back-to-back hits and players scrum. Takes head contact on the second hit and goes down the tunnel · [COL 1 - DAL (2)] Arttu Hyry steals the puck from Makar, beats him down ice, and buries the shorty
    22
  • [GDT]
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Game Thread: Montréal Canadiens (3-2-1) @ Washington Capitals (3-3-0) Oct 14 2026 7:30 PM EDT
    2. Game Thread: Dallas Stars (2-3-1) @ Colorado Avalanche (4-2-0) Oct 14 2026 8:30 PM EDT
    3. Game Thread: San Jose Sharks (3-3-0) @ Nashville Predators (2-2-2) Oct 15 2026 8:00 PM EDT
    #2
    [GDT]
    Game Thread: Montréal Canadiens (3-2-1) @ Washington Capitals (3-3-0) Oct 14 2026 7:30 PM EDT · Game Thread: Dallas Stars (2-3-1) @ Colorado Avalanche (4-2-0) Oct 14 2026 8:30 PM EDT · Game Thread: San Jose Sharks (3-3-0) @ Nashville Predators (2-2-2) Oct 15 2026 8:00 PM EDT
    11
  • [News]
    4 posts in the past month
    1. [TSN]The Arizona State Sun Devils are parting ways with head coach Greg Powers.
    2. Kings among teams kicking tires on Connor Hellebuyck trade
    3. Avalanche assistant Hakstol takes over as Arizona State head coach
    #3
    [News]
    [TSN]The Arizona State Sun Devils are parting ways with head coach Greg Powers. · Kings among teams kicking tires on Connor Hellebuyck trade · Avalanche assistant Hakstol takes over as Arizona State head coach
    4
  • [Image News]
    4 posts in the past month
    1. [NHL] Things you didn’t know you needed: Matthew Schaefer, Tom Wilson, Jake Walman, and Brandon Montour on The Price is Right Tonight 🤑
    2. [Wilimek] William Eklund had surgery to repair an ankle tendon. Out 10-12 weeks, says Travis Green.
    3. [Vancouver Canucks] Filip Chytil on track to return to action tonight (against Florida)
    #4
    [Image News]
    [NHL] Things you didn’t know you needed: Matthew Schaefer, Tom Wilson, Jake Walman, and Brandon Montour on The Price is Right Tonight 🤑 · [Wilimek] William Eklund had surgery to repair an ankle tendon. Out 10-12 weeks, says Travis Green. · [Vancouver Canucks] Filip Chytil on track to return to action tonight (against Florida)
    4
  • [News - X]
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [Kalen Lumpkins] Jeff Blashill on Bowen Byram
    2. Aatu Räty and Alex Barré-Boulet clear waivers [Elliotte Friedman]
    #5
    [News - X]
    [Kalen Lumpkins] Jeff Blashill on Bowen Byram · Aatu Räty and Alex Barré-Boulet clear waivers [Elliotte Friedman]
    2

Product recommendations

  • hockey documentary
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Recommend some good hockey documentaries - old time hockey , minors, semi-pro.
    2. Will you recommend a good hockey documentary?
    #1
    hockey documentary
    Recommend some good hockey documentaries - old time hockey , minors, semi-pro. · Will you recommend a good hockey documentary?
    2
  • good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey?
    2. Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey?
    #2
    good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey
    Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey? · Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/hockey for?
Best for Professional Sports Fans and Hockey Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/hockey free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/hockey have?
Roughly 3.1M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/hockey on?
r/hockey runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/hockey cover?
On the Hive Index, r/hockey is organized under Professional Sports Fans, Hockey Fans.
How do I join r/hockey?
You can join r/hockey by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Professional Sports communities like?
The largest sports category on the site, covering betting, fan discussion, and athlete coverage across major leagues. Discord dominates with sports betting communities and pick sharing servers alongside official fan communities, while Reddit hosts team-specific subreddits for virtually every professional franchise.
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